Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 15 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493482
Common Names
- Serjania macrocarpa
- Large-Fruited Serjania
- Serjania
Synonyms
- Serjania macrocarpa glabricarpa Croat [unknown]
Description
Serjania macrocarpa (also called Big-fruited Serjania, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands. It has alternate, pinnate leaves and yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Serjania macrocarpa is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and as a diuretic. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serjania macrocarpa has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serjania macrocarpa is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub or small tree. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Serjania macrocarpa
Serjania macrocarpa is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico. It is found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacán, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Serjania macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Serjania macrocarpa?
Serjania macrocarpa
What is the common name of Serjania macrocarpa?
Serjania
What is the natural habitat of Serjania macrocarpa?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Serjania genus
Serjania triquetra,
Serjania tailloniana,
Serjania subimpunctata,
Serjania subdentata,
Serjania tenuis,
Serjania trifoliolata,
Serjania yucatanensis,
Serjania bradeana,
Serjania caracasana,
Serjania cardiospermoides,
Serjania cambessedeana,
Serjania hebecarpa,
Serjania carautae,
Serjania acuta,
Serjania adusta,
Serjania acupunctata,
Serjania clematidifolia,
Serjania schiedeana,
Serjania paniculata,
Serjania atrolineata,
Serjania brachycarpa,
Serjania fuscifolia,
Serjania amplifolia,
Serjania paucidentata,
Serjania phaseoloides,
Serjania diversifolia,
Serjania hatschbachii,
Serjania eucardia,
Serjania dentata,
Serjania decemstriata,
Serjania paranensis,
Serjania grosii,
Serjania grandidens,
Serjania erecta,
Serjania grazielae,
Serjania grandis,
Serjania grandifolia,
Serjania filicifolia,
Serjania equestris,
Serjania glabrata,
Serjania espiritosantensis,
Serjania corrugata,
Serjania crassinervis,
Serjania communis,
Serjania crenata,
Serjania columbiana,
Serjania cornigera,
Serjania elegans,
Serjania goniocarpa,
Serjania glutinosa,
Species in the Sapindaceae family